Forest firefighting crews from the Forestry Department are battling the flames all night long following a fire that broke out in a forested area at the location “Fonias,” near the community of Panagia, in the Paphos district.
The fire has been contained and confined to a hard-to-reach area, where foot patrols from the forest firefighting forces continue to operate, using water hoses to fully extinguish it.
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From the very beginning, a large contingent from the Forestry Department was mobilized and is working to contain the fire and prevent any flare-ups.
Firefighting crews will remain on site throughout the night until it is confirmed that the fire is fully under control.
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